Native Vs Cross Platform Mobile App Development

Are you planning to build an app? Or, still, confused about which one to choose between Native and Cross-Platform applications? This blog comes to the rescue of all entrepreneurs who are willing to get an app developed but have no clue where to start!

According to Statista, by 2023, mobile apps are projected to generate more than $935 billion in revenues via paid downloads and in-app advertising.

The initial stage of getting an app developed is the mere inception of the idea that you and your business require an app. After this, the next step is to decide on the type of app you are looking for? Under this, your options are narrowed down to two:

1) Native Applications
2) Cross-platform Applications

What is Native App Development?
Native application development involves platform-specific development. These applications are developed fundamentally for one specific mobile device to take full advantage of all the device functionalities such as a camera, accelerometer, compass, GPS, contacts list, and so on. To use native applications, users have to download them from App stores such as the Apple App Store, the Google Play store, etc.

Pros of Native App Development

Higher Performance:
The native applications use platform-specific SDK and programming language, so it gets direct access to native platform features and functionalities. The immediate rendering of native functions enhances the flawlessness of the applications.

Superior User Interface:
When developing a native, you can take advantage of specific tools to create interfaces and interactions at home with the platform’s aesthetic. This translates into an experience familiar to the user, encouraging them to keep using the app.

What is Cross-Platform App Development?
A cross-platform mobile app is an application compatible with multiple mobile OS platforms. You can develop both iOS and Android apps simultaneously using cross-platform architecture. Cross-platform development is usually defined as a web app or hybrid apps that use web technologies in app development. But you can also build a cross-platform app with the latest and more sophisticated tools like Flutter, React Native, Xamarin.

Pros of Cross-Platform App Development

Money and Time Saver
Most startups face cost and time issues while developing a mobile app. But the “write once, use anywhere” approach allows businesses to take advantage of reusable code on various platforms, which lowers the project’s cost and shortens the development time.

Faster Deployment
For developing a hybrid mobile app, developers do not need to learn multiple coding languages and web technologies. They need to master a few sets and platforms. Since there is only one codebase needed to create for iOS and Android app development, the project’s initial deployment is a lot quicker than expected.

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